Residence Hall Life University of California Santa Barbara
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Residence Hall Life 2006-2007 Resident Handbook Contents You Have Arrived !!! ……………………....……….. Important Internet Links .........……….…….…...…. Important Phone Numbers ….…… ……… ...…. Community Living Standards …………………….. Rights & Responsibilities ……………………………. Conduct ……………………………………………… Policies and Resources “A to Z” ………………. Residence Life Information “A to Z” …………….. Safety & Emergency Procedures..………………. ResNet Responsible Use Policy …………………... Index ………………………………………………….. 2 4 5 6 7 8-9 10-18 19-27 27-30 31 32-33 THIS IS MY PLANNER Name ________________________________________ Address ______________________________________ Phone ________________________________________ E-Mail ________________________________________ Cell Phone ___________________________________ University of California Santa Barbara Housing & Residential Services Residential Life YOU HAVE ARRIVED !!! You are now part of the UCSB Residence Hall community. Here are our mutual expectations. A Statement of Campus Standards "Being a student at a world-class institution confers privilege, prestige, and unique opportunity, but it also obligates you to meet a set of standards and to fulfill certain expectations. I ask only three things from you as a student in our academic community: scholarship, leadership, and citizenship. If you deliver these and hold to the values articulated below, your time at UCSB will be more meaningful and what you take away at graduation will be infinitely more valuable." -- Michael D. Young, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Housing & Residential Services We are about ... • Exceptional service to those we serve • Continuous learning and growth • Respecting and understanding individual differences • Building partnerships and helping others succeed • Being environmentally sensitive • Having fun and being passionate about our work • Striving to be the best Residential Life Our Purpose: We promote a safe, self-regulating environment for residents of university-owned Residence Halls that fosters the residents’ ability to live together respectfully and responsibly in a learning community and promote the academic success of all residents. Our staff is made up of professionals with many years of experience in the field of student affairs (university housing systems). We welcome your interaction with our team to make this the best environment for you. Administration & Support Josie Vasquez Administrative Assistant 893-3281 TBD Administrative Assistant 893-3281 DiAnne Voorhees Office Manager 893-3838 LaDonte King Asst Judicial Affairs Coord. 893-7196 Joyce Ester Judicial Affairs Coord. 893-4186 Lisa Slavid Student Leadership Coord. 893-2391 Maritza Mejia Asst Student Lead. Coord. 893-7422 TBD Asst Student Lead. Coord. 893-6122 Linda Croyle Assistant Director 893-4782 Rob Donerson Assistant Director 893-8419 TBD Special Services Coord. 893-3281 Chris Johnson Assistant Director 893-6169 Al Day Assistant Director 893-4476 Charlene Chew-Ogi Director 893-2292 2 Residence Hall Association RHA Office (San Nicolas) 893-4877 RHA Office (Francisco Torres) 893-8691 Assignment Services General Information Pam Cort Emilio Zamorano Cathe Hedrick Manager Assignment Services Rep. Assignment Services Rep. 893-5513 893-4240 893-4136 893-4115 Anacapa Hall Peter Chu Jessica Farley Janet Niedert Front Desk Resident Director Asst Resident Director Residence Hall Manager 893-2189 893-8241 893-8241 893-3567 Francisco Torres Abby Nelson Francisco Zamudio TBD Stephanie Malcolm Debora Pentecost Norma Mitchell Raul Marquez Front Desk Resident Director - North Asst Resident Dir - North Resident Director - South Asst Resident Dir - South Administrative Assistant Office Manager Residence Hall Manager 893-7202 893-5990 893-4116 893-2818 893-5931 893-7473 893-7456 893-8571 San Miguel Hall Danny Ambrose Joaquin Becerra Janet Niedert Front Desk Resident Director Asst Resident Director Residence Hall Manager 893-2275 893-2606 893-2606 893-3313 San Nicolas Hall Tony Jakubisin Kenny Importante Carlos Marquez Front Desk Resident Director Asst Resident Director Residence Hall Manager 893-2469 893-8516 893-8516 893-3531 Manzanita Village Laura Strimpel Terry Giang Ashley Chapman Cheryl Jones Ardley Nix DeAnza Resource Center Resident Director Asst Resident Director Asst Resident Director Office Manager Residence Hall Manager 893-6161 893-6164 893-6171 893-6165 893-6166 893-6162 San Rafael Hall Michele Pino Carly Dahlen Manuel Cortez Front Desk Resident Director Asst Resident Director Custodial Supervisor 893-2569 893-8168 893-8168 893-2225 Santa Cruz Hall Randee Loya Grant Burlew Ramiro Arreola Front Desk Resident Director Asst Resident Director Lead Laborer 893-2680 893-3169 893-3169 893-3533 Santa Rosa Hall Billy Jankowski Greedley F. Harris III Rosemary Gomez Front Desk Resident Director Asst Resident Director Custodial Supervisor 893-2772 893-8460 893-8460 893-3532 3 Residential Services - Central Wilfred E. Brown Executive Director Julie Levangie Asst to the Exec. Director Chuck Haines Coord., Resource Planning Delilah Poupore Special Services Coord 893-3051 893-3051 893-8101 893-5484 Residential Operations Jackie Treadway Dan Heedy Tom Beland Miki Swick Mark Rousseau Jeff Monteleone Director Asst Director, Projects Asst Director, Hskp/Grnds Mgr, Campus Conf Svs Environmental Manager Asst Director, Maintenance 893-3074 893-7052 893-7265 893-3072 893-3092 893-5011 Dining Services Judy Edner Bonnie Crouse Pam Rodgers Jeff Hillery Jill Horst Michael Conaway Director Asst Director Manager, Ortega Manager, Carrillo Manager, De La Guerra Manager, Francisco Torres 893-4836 893-3315 893-2355 893-2876 893-2527 893-4496 Business & Financial Planning Chuck Haines Acting Director Nancy Hembrow Asst Director George Gregg Manager, Info Systems Patty Aijian Training & Dev Coord. 893-4448 893-4014 893-7726 893-2862 Apartment Living Jill Hurd Alan Ogi Marian Bankins Roane Akchurin 893-3274 893-3570 893-8881 893-4371 Director Assistant Director Assistant Director Mgr, Community Housing Important Internet Links www.housing.ucsb.edu Housing & Residential Services Home Page www.housing.ucsb.edu/resresources/ ResNet Information Work Requests : Maintenance or Housekeeping Community Housing Office Rental Listings Jobs !!! Employment Opportunities http://rha.housing.ucsb.edu RHA Home Page contracts@housing.ucsb.edu Questions, comments or concerns regarding your housing contract. 4 Important Phone Numbers Emergency 911 (Police, Fire, & Rescue) Associated Students ……………………….. 893-2566 Academic Advising …….………….………. 893-2038/3201 Airport (SBA) ………….………………….…... 683-4011 AIDS Hotline ………………….. ………. 1-800-590-2437 Alcohol/Drug Awareness Program .. ……. 893-8721 BARC Office ……………..……………….….. 893-3756 Bike Shop (AS) …..……….……………….….. 893-3610 Bookstore (UCEN) ……………………………. 893-3271 Bus (MTD) ………………………………….….. 683-3702 College of Letters & Science………………. 893-3201 Campus Operator…………………………… 893-8000 Communication Services (Phone/TV)….... 893-8700 Community Service Organization (CSO) .. 893-2000 Counseling & Career Center ……………... 893-4411 Disaster-Road Info ……….………….. 1-800-427-ROAD Disaster-UCSB Info ……..……………. 1-900-200-UCSB Disabled Student Services ……………….… 893-2668 Domestic Violence Solutions of SBC……… 964-5245 Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)… 893-4292 Escort Service (CSO) …………………….….. 893-2000 Financial Aid ………………………………….. 893-2432 Hospital (Goleta Valley Cottage) ………... 967-3411 Housing—Assignment Svs Office …..…….. 893-5513 Housing—Residential Life Office ……..…… 893-3281 Isla Vista Medical Clinic ……………………. 968-1511 Intramurals ……………………………………. 893-3253 Legal Services (AS) ……...………………….. 893-4246 Library ………………………………………….. 893-2478 Mediation Services/Comm Hsg Office.….. 893-4371 Multicultural Center …………………………. 893-8411 Parking Services ……………………………... 893-7275 Poison Control Center ………………. 1-800-876-4766 Police …………………………………………... 893-3446 Post Office……………………………………….. 893-3595 Resource Ctr, Sexual & Gender Diversity… 893-5847 Rape Crisis Hotline ……………..…………….. 564-3696 Recreation Center (Rec Cen) …………….. 893-7619 Registrar ……………………………………….. 893-3592 Residence Hall Association (RHA) ………… 893-4877 ResNet Hotline ………………………………… 893-5353 Student Health .………………………………. 893-3371 Student Life, Office of ………………………. 893-4569 Train (Amtrak) ..……………………..…. 1-800-USA-RAIL University Religious Center (URC) .. ………. 968-1555 Women’s Center …………………………….. 893-3778 5 COMMUNITY LIVING STANDARDS This handbook contains information that will enhance your residential experience. Welcome to our Residence Hall Community … UC Santa Barbara is a community of people from diverse racial, ethnic, and class backgrounds, national origins, religious, and political beliefs, physical abilities, and sexual orientations. The Housing & Residential Services staff is committed to celebrating the rich diversity of people who live in our residence halls. All of our activities, programs, and everyday interactions are enriched by our acceptance of one another and the knowledge we gain when we learn from each other in an atmosphere of positive engagement and mutual respect. We strongly believe that one’s actions demonstrate one’s commitment to respecting differences. Accordingly, we are fully responsible for our behavior and accountable for our actions. It is important that we each take responsibility for our awareness of racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression. We are guided by the principle that understanding and celebrating diversity enriches and empowers the lives of all people. Everyone who chooses to live in or visit our residential communities must understand that we will not tolerate any form of bigotry, threats, intimidation, violence, or other forms of harassment against any member of our community. In the same manner, we will not accept ignorance, humor, anger, alcohol or substance abuse as an excuse, reason, or rationale for such behavior. The disciplinary action that will follow such behavior may include, but is not limited to, immediate removal from the residence halls, exclusion from the activities of UC Santa Barbara, and/or legal prosecution. All of us who work, live, and study in the UC Santa Barbara residence halls have chosen to be here. As part of that choice, we should be committed to the principles of peaceful and productive living which are designed to enable all individuals to expand their personal horizons and reach their full potential. It is our vision that individuals accept ownership of and take responsibility for appropriately resolving conflicts and problems in the community. 6 Rights & Responsibilities UC Santa Barbara is sensitive to the rights, freedoms, and responsibilities of all student residents. Housing & Residential Services is committed to maintaining high standards of safety and security in its various communities. This includes the residence halls, dining commons, grounds, parking lots and surrounding areas. Policies and procedures have been established to ensure that individual rights and freedoms are protected and responsibilities understood. The residence hall community aims to maintain standards conducive to academic, social, and personal growth. Students at UC Santa Barbara are expected to: • • • • Observe federal and state laws as well as University regulations Respect the rights and privileges of others Be forthright and honest in all of their social and academic conduct Share the responsibility of maintaining an environment where individual actions do not violate the community’s welfare This means that students have both the right and the responsibility to confront each other directly in a constructive manner when problems occur. The residence halls and dining staff will support and work with students in an effort to help them understand and abide by residence hall and dining services policies. Failure to comply with University, residence hall, and/or dining policy may result in disciplinary action. For a complete explanation of the Housing Conduct Process and Procedures, including sanctions and appeals, refer to: http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/hchoices/judicial-affairs.htm You and your guests are contractually responsible for emergency information and policies outlined in this handbook. The University, however, does not attempt to use formal rules to define every unacceptable form of behavior. In situations not covered by specific regulations, you are expected to use common sense and conduct yourself at all times as a mature, responsible individual. Student Accountability: Students entering UC Santa Barbara are expected to maintain a high level of maturity, responsibility, and common sense regarding student conduct issues. You are responsible for all policies, rules, and regulations for on-campus living contained in this handbook, as well as information from other sources, including: Campus Regulations Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations, and Students. This information can be found at: http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/Regulations 7 Conduct Most students demonstrate respect for others in the community and conduct themselves in an appropriate manner. However, the small number of individuals who cause behavioral problems may negatively effect and disrupt the entire residence hall community. Violations of residence hall policies will result in administrative follow-up that could include (but is not limited to) meetings with professional staff, requirement of community service hours and/or the issuance of educational sanctions. If a student does not exhibit conduct conducive to residence hall living, it is grounds for termination of his/her current residence hall contract and may affect his/her ability to return to the University residential community in future years. Conversely, those students who are positive and active community members may enhance their residence hall stay, as they are vital to the Residential Life Program. Abiding by the regulations in this handbook is a major part of developing a supportive residential community that encourages academic, social, and personal growth. Reporting Violations. Resident complaints resulting from alleged university or residence halls policy violations should be reported to a Resident Assistant (RA), Assistant Resident Director (ARD) or Resident Director (RD) immediately. The administrative staff of the Office of Residential Life is available if further intervention is needed. See Policies section of this Handbook. A variety of procedures such as informal resolutions, mediation, restorative justice, administrative and judicial review and action, police intervention, and/or referral to other campus resources, such as the Dean of Student Office, can be utilized in resolving complaints. A written report from the individual reporting the violation is extremely important for a proper investigation and to insure that appropriate action is taken. For information on the university’s Student Grievance Procedure (University Policy 4105), see the manual for Campus Regulations Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations, and Students. (http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/Regulations/student_conduct.htm.) The following listing of resources includes offices that should be contacted immediately if an incident occurs. Resources 893-4186 Housing & Residential Serv., Judicial Affairs 893-4569 Office of Student Life 893-3446 Campus Police (Emergency 9-1-1) 893-3778 Women’s Center 893-2546 Sexual Harassment Complaint Resolution 893-5016 Hate Crime/Incident Reporting 8 Conduct Alleged violations of University and residence halls policies, rules, and regulations will result in an administrative review. If a violation is found to have occurred, the following are forms of disciplinary action that may result: Administrative Disciplinary Action. You may receive any of the following disciplinary actions from a Residential Life or Dining Services staff member for policy violations: a Warning, Censure, Probation, assigned special project, required attendance at an Alcohol and Other Drug Education course, community service, mediation, restorative justice, financial restitution, and/or referral to the Dean of Students Office. For further information, contact your Resident Director or the Office of Residential Life. Administrative action may be taken by the Executive Director of Housing, Director of Residential Life, Assistant Directors of Residential Life, and/or Judicial Coordinators and include (but is not limited to): relocation to a designated room on campus, contract cancellation, and exclusion from activities or specified dining or residential facilities. University Judicial Action: Review Board and Hearing Officers. The Residence Halls Review Board (comprised of residents) and Hearing Officers (UCSB professional staff members), serve as hearing bodies for all UCSB residents and their student guests involved in policy violations in and around the residence halls and dining commons. If your activities are viewed as inappropriate and a serious and/or repeated violation of University and/or residence hall policies, you may be referred to the Review Board or a Hearing Officer for a university hearing. In some situations, it may be appropriate to undergo a civil process as well. Residents and/or guests may be referred to the Residence Halls Review Board or a Hearing Officer after one or more violations. In some situations it may also be necessary to refer a resident for a required psychological assessment as a result of behavioral concerns. After the Review Board or Hearing Officers have heard and deliberated on a case, recommendations may include: Residence Hall Warning; Residence Hall Contract Probation; Residence Hall Special Project; Residence Hall Relocation; Residence Hall Contract Cancellation; and Residence Hall/University Housing/Dining Commons Exclusion. The Review Board and Hearing officers can also recommend university warning. In addition, they may recommend university hearings that are reviewed by the Dean of Students and/or Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs. These would include: University Warning, Disciplinary Probation, Loss of Privileges and Exclusion from Activities, Restitution, University Suspension and University Dismissal. For a complete explanation of the Housing Conduct Process and Procedures, including sanctions and appeals, refer to: http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/hchoices/judicial-affairs.htm 9 Section I - Residential Life Policies and Resources “A to Z” Violation of any of the following policies jeopardizes your housing contract, violates the UCSB Standard of Conduct Code 102.07, and may result in University sanctions and legal prosecution that could include (but is not limited to) eviction and/or University sanctions. These policies apply to all UCSB students and their guests when they are within Housing & Residential Services environs (including parking lots), regardless of where they reside. These policies are also enforceable while participating in Housing sponsored activities on or off campus. The fundamental purpose of this University is a dedication to excellence in teaching, research, and public service. It is acknowledged that alcohol abuse and the resulting consequences have a significantly negative impact on campus life and mar individual clarity of thinking, verbal and perceptual acuity, and mental alertness. Questions regarding the policies outlined in the section below may be directed to your Resident Assistant (RA). Please consult an RA when you become aware of violations in order that appropriate actions can be taken. Alcohol: In accordance with federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, unlawful drinking, excessive drinking, and drunkenness are not permitted or condoned. In the State of California, the legal drinking age is 21 years of age and over. Persons under the age of 21 years are not allowed to possess, purchase, transport, distribute, or consume alcoholic beverages at any time. Residents and guests who are 21 or older may consume alcohol within the privacy of their own room or suite. In such cases, the doors and window coverings should be closed and all other policies governing noise and other common courtesies must be adhered to. At no time shall it become public nor may it occur in or around any public areas (hallways, bathrooms, lounges, etc.) of the residence halls. Possession of an open or empty alcohol container (including kegs) shall be interpreted as being consumed. Persons under the age of 21 may not be present at anytime where alcohol is present. If alcohol can be seen, smelled, or heard, it is considered public, visible, and in violation of this policy. Kegs, beer bongs, and distillation processes, as well as other large quantities of alcohol, are not allowed within or in the vicinity of the residence halls and those found responsible are subject to contract cancellation. Parties with alcohol are prohibited in the residence hall community. Delivery of alcohol by outside vendors is prohibited. Bathroom Policy: Bathroom facilities are all single-sex. Due to safety and other privacy issues, residents and their guests may not enter bathrooms designated for the other sex. 10 Behavior While Under the Influence: Problem behavior while under the influence of alcohol or any other substance will not be tolerated. You are responsible for your behavior and that of your guests at all times. The inability to exercise care for one’s own safety or the safety of others due in whole or part to alcohol or other drug consumption is considered a violation of policy. Bunk Beds and Lofts: Bunk beds and lofts must be positioned away from the windows and at a height approved by Housing staff. The plate glass will not provide support as a backrest, so students should not lean against it. The front and back ends of the bunked or lofted bed are ladders and the safest way to climb to the top bed. Closet/Cabinet Doors: Removing closet/cabinet doors is prohibited. If your doors are removed, they will be re-installed immediately and you will be charged. Cleaning: Residents are responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and non-hazardous living environment. Rooms should be prepared for biweekly cleaning as instructed by the housekeeping and custodial staff. Occasionally service schedules are altered due to training, illness, or emergencies. It is also the responsibility of all residents to keep the common areas (lounges, bathrooms, kitchenettes, etc.) clean, sanitary, and non-hazardous. Fines and/or other sanctions will be assessed for excessive cleaning that has to be done by the staff. Concealment of Violations / Complicity: Any student who anticipates or observes a violation is expected to immediately remove themselves from the environment. Concealment of information is also considered a policy violation. Your presence during any violation of Residence Hall Community Standards or Policies ultimately condones, supports and/or encourages the violation(s) and you will be held responsible. Cooking: For safety reasons, including the possibility of a fire, cooking, microwave ovens, and other electrical or gas cooking instruments are strictly prohibited in students’ rooms and other residence hall spaces not designated for cooking. While cooking, do not leave food unattended. Burned food will activate the building fire alarm and you will be financially responsible for the costs for the fire department and operations staff to respond and for any damages. Counterfeiting: Copying, manufacturing or otherwise altering university documents is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to parking permits, and ACCESS cards. Damage: You and your guests will be held responsible for any damage or theft of University property both in private rooms and public areas in and around the residence halls. Bills for the cost of repair are sent to the responsible individual(s). Damage should be reported immediately to the front desk. Do not attempt to repair damages, to do so may result in additional charges. Refer to: Guest Behavior 11 Dart Boards: Dart boards are prohibited due to the potential for damage and personal injury. Decorations: Corridor, room, and community decorations must be of nonflammable materials. Fire retardant decorating materials are available in many stores. Holiday trees must be treated with fire retardant material. For more information about decorating and fire safety, call the Campus Fire Marshal at 893-3008. Sexually explicit materials may create a hostile and intimidating environment and could be a violation of University harassment policies. • Door Decorations: Message pads or door decorations are limited to two pieces not larger than 81/2" x 14" each, due to fire hazard. • Ceiling Decorations: No glow-in-the-dark stars or paint are allowed on the ceilings or walls of the rooms. • Window Decorations: Posting materials on room/suite, hallway, or lounge windows and/or displaying items through windows is not allowed (unless approved by the Resident Director). No material is permitted to be affixed to the window. • Marking or writing on doors, windows, or walls is prohibited. Dining - Behavior: The dining commons are an extension of the residence halls and as such all persons are required to abide by all university policy and campus regulations. The following behaviors are inappropriate and grounds for immediate exclusion from the meal and follow-up disciplinary action which could include eviction from the residence halls and the UCSB community and/or criminal proceedings: • Verbally abusive behavior to staff, including physically threatening conduct, verbal threats, use of profanity, abusive name-calling, or non-compliance with staff directions • Throwing food or other items or inciting or participating in a food fight • Vandalism or theft of plants, artwork, dishware, silverware, equipment, or other University property • The possession or use of alcohol and other drugs on the premises, or entering a facility under the influence of alcohol or other drugs • Sneaking into or trespassing in the dining commons Door Closure Devices: State law requires that door closure devices be in working order. If a door closure device has been tampered with, it will be repaired and the residents charged. Please report any problems immediately to the front desk. Elevators: Tampering with or misuse of elevators is prohibited by law and university policy. These behaviors can create serious safety concerns, expensive repair costs, and excessive wear and tear. Evacuation Maps: State law requires evacuation maps on the doors of each room. If the map is tampered with or removed, the residents will be charged for their replacement and face possible disciplinary action. Event Planning: No loud, unruly, or alcohol-related events (progressive parties, strippers, etc.) are permitted in the residence halls. Large events, 12 allowed only in the formal lounges and recreation rooms, must have the prior approval of the Resident Director. Outdoor or off-campus events must be approved by residence hall staff. Policies and procedures regulating programs and activities apply to all residence hall and Residence Halls Association (RHA) sponsored events whether on or off campus. Alcohol will not be permitted as part of hall events. Students will be required to close down any event that violates UCSB policies. Facility Use: The residence halls and their facilities are reserved for the use of residents and RHA. Use of facilities by outside organizations is limited and up to the discretion of the Resident Director. False Fire Alarms: False alarms (pulling fire alarm stations, tampering with smoke detectors, etc.) will lead to an investigation, legal consequences, and/or University discipline. False alarms inconvenience residents, endanger emergency personnel, deprive the Santa Barbara community of adequate fire protection, and breed a lack of credibility for the alarm system in your building. Every alarm must be treated as a genuine emergency. It is each residents responsibility to leave the building when the alarm sounds. Failure to evacuate immediately will result in disciplinary action. Fire and Emergency Equipment: It is a misdemeanor to tamper with or interfere with fire alarm pull stations, smoke and heat detectors, fire extinguishers, hoses, fire sprinkler system, and EXIT signs and lights. Violators are subject to disciplinary action as well as legal prosecution. Fireworks / Explosives: It is a misdemeanor to possess, store, or use any fireworks on university property. Flammable Liquids: Storage or use of any flammable liquids, photodeveloping chemicals, or corrosive materials in any quantity is prohibited in the residence halls. Furnishings: Room: Removing furniture from your room is prohibited. Public: Students who remove furniture from public areas and floor lounges or use furniture for purposes other than its original intention are subject to disciplinary action which will include restitution and a fee of $35 per item per day. Gambling: There is to be no gambling on campus or within university managed facilities or at university affiliated events as defined by federal, state, and municipal laws. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wish to seek help, contact the University Counseling Center, Gambler’s Anonymous, or the National Council on Problem Gambling. Guest Behavior: You are responsible for the actions of your guests, or those you are hosting, at all times. It is your responsibility to accompany your guests at all times while in the building. Resident guests will also be held responsible for any policy violation(s) that occur. Should your guest 13 or guests violate residence hall and/or dining services policies, you as the host will be subject to disciplinary action and the guest may be asked to leave. You are responsible for properly and accurately identifying your guest(s) to staff upon request. You are responsible for the activities that occur in your room. It is your responsibility to make sure that all activities and items in your room comply with University and Housing policies. A room adequately accommodates the people to whom it is contracted and a few of their guests. Overcrowding rooms is a safety concern and an issue of community welfare. Guest Visitation: You must first check with your roommates/suitemates if you are planning to have an overnight guest. All residents who wish to host a guest at any time between the hours of 11:00pm and 8:00am will need to obtain a Guest Authorization Card from the front desk during regular front desk hours. Check with the front desk of your building regarding additional guest registration procedures. No overnight guest will be allowed to stay longer than three consecutive days, and no resident may have overnight guests more than seven nights in any quarter. Additionally, non-residents shall not be guests in the residence halls for more than seven nights per quarter whether with the same or different hosts. During Halloween and other special occasions, limitations and/or restrictions on guest visitation may be implemented for residents’ safety and building concerns. Hall / Floor Meetings: We encourage you to attend all hall and floor meetings. It is common courtesy to inform your RA if you will be unable to attend. You will be held accountable for the information presented at the meeting. Harassment / Abuse - Physical, Verbal, and Nonverbal: Physical harm or the threat of physical harm to any person including sexual assault, sexual harassment, assault/battery, and physical fights will result in disciplinary action. There is to be no harassment of any person. This includes threats, malicious pranks, abusive name-calling, prank phone calls, electronic posting (misuse of on0line social networking), and racial, gender, or sexual orientation harassment. This also includes abuse and/or harassment that is nonverbal or communicated through e-mail, the internet, regular mail, telephone, fax, etc. You and your guests are expected to resolve differences in a mature, constructive manner. See the ‘Community Living Standards’ section for more clarification. Illegal Drugs: The possession, use, distribution, cultivation, manufacture, or sale of drugs or drug paraphernalia is illegal as defined by state law and is prohibited within or in the vicinity of the residence halls or elsewhere on campus. If marijuana or other illegal drugs are seen, smelled or heard, it is a violation of this policy. Students suspected of using drugs (because of odor, disruptive behavior or by information brought to the staff) will have their actions documented and may be subject to legal as well as disciplinary action. Incense: The burning of incense and/or incense-like materials is prohibited in the residence halls by the Fire Marshal. Special exceptions may be granted by your Resident Director. 14 Keys: You are responsible for your room and building keys. If your keys are lost or stolen, report it immediately to a staff member; your room lock should be changed immediately to ensure your safety. The cost of replacement for a lock and key is $50 during normal working hours and $100 during evenings and will be charged to your BARC account. Please submit all key requests to your Front Desk. Key requests can not be made through the on-line work request system. If you are locked out of your room, you can get a temporary loaner key from the front desk. No friends or family members will be given a key to your room. Each student is given four courtesy lockouts per quarter, each lockout thereafter will costs $3. You will be required to produce identification and the $3 prior to receiving the loaner key. Remember to always carry your keys! Keep your doors locked at all times for security and safety. There is a $10 charge for a lost or unreturned building entrance key. It is a misdemeanor to duplicate or use without authorization any university-issued room key, equipment room key, building key, or security key. Providing false information to staff to obtain a University key is a major breach of security and grounds for disciplinary action. Lost or unreturned mailbox keys for Francisco Torres will result in a $25.00 charge. Lamps, Halogen: Halogen lamps are not allowed in the residence halls due to their association with fire and high-energy usage. Students are encouraged to use compact fluorescent lamps. Ledges, Roofs, Balconies, and Walls: The use of ledges and roofs for any purpose, hanging or sitting on balcony railings, and the scaling of exterior walls is prohibited. Throwing objects from ledges, roofs, balconies, windows, etc., is strictly prohibited. Refer to: Windows Motorized Vehicles: No vehicles or machines with combustible fuel (e.g. motorcycles, jet skis) can be brought into or stored in or around the halls. Those found inside the residence halls will be impounded. Noise: See Quiet Hours / Courtesy Hours Open Flames: Burning candles, potpourri, incense, barbecues, sterno, or any other open flames are prohibited in or around the residence halls by order of the Fire Marshal. Special exceptions may be granted by your Resident Director. Refer to: Smoking Personal Care: Each student is responsible for his or her own self-care, which is defined as appropriate personal hygiene, mental health, management of medical illnesses and/or disability related personal needs. If a student needs a personal attendant to assist with these tasks, it is the responsibility of the student to identify and pay for an attendant. This policy also refers to residents and/or guests who are under the influence of alcohol and/or a controlled substance. 15 Pets: Pets and animals are prohibited for all residence hall residents at all times. This includes pets of visitors, regardless of length of stay. • Exception: Trained, certified & approved ‘Assistance Dogs’ • Exception: Aquarium fish, in tanks not exceeding 30 gallons. Posting and Distribution: All posting must be approved by the Resident Director of the building and materials will be allowed only on specific bulletin boards. Posting materials on room/suite, hallway, or floor lounge windows is prohibited. Sexually explicit materials may create a hostile and intimidating environment and could be a violation of University harassment policies. Individuals as well as organizations will be held accountable for these regulations. Public Areas: For safety reasons, the hallways must be kept free of obstructions. No resident or guest may sleep in the lounges, unless it is in conjunction with an official hall-sponsored event. Use of these areas for group activities requires permission of the hall staff. In the event of a health or safety hazard, and/or vandalism, lounges and/or restrooms will be closed. Quiet Hours / Courtesy Hours: The minimum quiet hours established for all six residence halls are as follows: 9:30 p.m. - 9:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday 1:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., Friday and Saturday These hours pertain to all regular school weeks. Quiet hours begin at 11:00 p.m. on the Sunday of a three-day weekend. Residents of specific residence halls or unit floors may vote to have additional quiet hours. During Dead Week (the week before finals) and Finals Week, Quiet Hours are 24 hours-a-day. During Quiet Hours, you are to be certain that noise from stereos, amplified music, televisions, musical instruments, radios, voices, etc., cannot be heard by people in neighboring rooms, corridors, or areas outside of the building. At no time should music be projected to be heard outdoors. All residents share the responsibility for enforcing Quiet Hours. Beyond Quiet Hours, students may ask any other resident, person, or group to observe Courtesy Hours (which are 24 hours a day) when they need quiet for study or sleep. Please remember that a student’s right for quiet supersedes another’s right to make noise. Resident Behavior: Students who display inappropriate behavior or conduct towards themselves or other residents, exhibit an inability to live in a residential hall setting, refuse intervention, and/or are endangering themselves or others in any manner, are subject to administrative or judicial action that may result in relocation or eviction. Behavioral examples include but are not limited to: eating disorders, self mutilation, dependence upon other residents and/or staff for self care, etc. Other administrative responses may include, but are not limited to: interventions, required referrals to university staff, Behavioral Contracts, and/or required Release of Information consent to permit discussion between residence hall staff and other university staff, or outside agencies, regarding the resident’s needs. 16 Sidewalk Chalking: Writing on sidewalks is prohibited unless approved, in advance, by the RHA Coordinating Board. Skates/Skateboards/Bicycles/Scooters: The use of roller-skates, roller blades, skateboards, bicycles, and scooters is prohibited in the building. You are expected to remove skates or dismount your skateboard, scooters, and bicycles upon entering the building. Trick riding and stunts create a safety hazard and are prohibited on walkways or in other areas within the vicinity of the residence halls. Smoke Detectors: Smoke detectors are designed to sense the presence of a fire and activate the fire alarm system. The detectors can be activated by things other than smoke, including water, steam, and thrown objects. Smoke detectors are not to be dismantled, deactivated, covered, or otherwise tampered with in any fashion. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in any of the rooms, public areas of the residence halls or dining facilities. Smoking is allowed 25 feet away from the facility or further if residents in surrounding rooms or facilities are bothered by the smoke. Hookahs are prohibited from being used or stored within or in the vicinity of the residence halls. Refer to: Damage Sports and Horseplay: Corridors and lounges are considered public areas and are not to be used as grounds for sports, wrestling, or horseplay due to the possibility of personal injury and/or property damage. Refer to: Damage Staff Directions: You and your guests must follow the directions of university staff members (in-residence, dining services, custodial, and other university staff) at all times. Being uncooperative or verbally abusive to staff, providing false information or failing to provide immediate identification (ACCESS Card) and information to staff, or interfering with staff while they are performing their duties, is unacceptable and will result in disciplinary action which could include (but is not limited to) contract cancellation. Not opening your door for staff members is viewed as non-compliance. Abuse of staff and noncompliance will not be tolerated. Abusive behavior includes, but is not limited to, physically threatening conduct, verbal/written threats and harassment, use of profanity and abusive name-calling. This also includes abuse and/or harassment that is nonverbal. Residents who have concerns about policy enforcement should speak directly with their Resident Director. See: Harassment/Abuse Physical, Verbal, and Nonverbal. Strippers: Strippers are prohibited in the residence halls. Theft / Misuse of Property: Theft, tampering, and misuse of personal or residence hall property, including but not limited to: video and vending machines, hall and lounge furniture and walls, laundry and laundry machines, is prohibited. Possession of stolen property is prohibited. 17 Trash: Trash from your room should be discarded in designated areas, not placed in common area trash receptacles or other non-designated areas. If trash from your room is found in non-designated areas, you will be held accountable for their appropriate disposal and all financial costs associated with its removal. Trespassing: Unauthorized entry into other student rooms, behind the Front Desk, into maintenance closets, etc., is prohibited. Residents and/ or guests are prohibited from entering the building during break time. Waterbeds: Due to the weight, electrical and flooding hazards, waterbeds are prohibited. Water Devices: Water guns, water catapults, water balloons or other water devices are prohibited in the residence halls. Weapons: Firearms, ammunition, hunting equipment, and other weapons, including but not limited to: spear fishing equipment, paintball guns, slingshots, bb guns, air-powered guns, or any object resembling a gun, wrist-rockets, knives, darts, and nun chucks are prohibited in the residence halls or on campus, nor is there any storage space provided for such equipment in the halls. Possession and/or use may result in confiscation, eviction, or arrest. Windows and Screens: Throwing, dropping, or allowing any object to fall from a residence hall window constitutes a safety hazard and/or litter problem. A $40 fee is assessed for unauthorized removal of screens. Climbing in and out of windows is also prohibited. Refer to: Ledges It is the resident’s responsibility to close their windows when it is raining or when rain is forecasted. Water leaking into the windows can cause damage to the facility and furniture. Refer to: Damage. While each situation is different, it is important that you recognize that all violations of policy will result in an administrative response that could include, but is not limited to, the cancellation of your contract. It is the responsibility of each resident to take responsibility for their actions and those of their guest(s). It is the intention of these policies to create an environment that supports the academic mission of the University. 18 Section II - Residence Life Information “A to Z” Cable TV: To arrange a subscription to cable television, contact UCSB Communications Services at http://www.commserv.ucsb.edu/ Cellular Phones: Cellular service in the Santa Barbara area is available from a variety of carriers. However, coverage on the campus varies widely by carrier, as do their plans. For valuable information see the cellular service FAQ’s at UCSB Communications Services web site, at http:/www.commserv.ucsb.edu/residents Damage Appeals: If you or your living group want to appeal a bill for damage send an email to jester@housing.ucsb.edu Dining - Guest Meals: You are welcome to bring guests with you to any dining commons. Guests will be admitted with pre-purchased guest passes on sale at the Housing & Residential Services office from 8 amNoon and 1-5 pm, Monday through Friday. You can also pay for your guest at the door through ACCESS debit or BARC billing. Refer to: Guest Behavior Dining - Meal Hours: Meal hours have been arranged to provide flexibility in our dining service and may change during the year based on need. Ortega is open Monday-Friday. De La Guerra, Carrillo and Francisco Torres Dining Commons are open seven days-a-week. Special schedules will be posted in advance for special meals, finals week, and holidays. Dining services may relocate service for special events. Such special events will be posted in advance of relocation. If special dining needs arise, please contact your dining commons staff in advance. Dining - Meal Program & Policies: Your campus ACCESS card is programmed to allow you and only you to eat once during a meal (breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner) at any assigned dining commons for the number of meals you have selected. You are required to bring your campus ACCESS ID card for entrance to the dining commons and must replace it immediately if it is lost or stolen. You are not allowed to loan your ACCESS card or transfer your meal privilege to another person. Report a missing ACCESS card immediately to the UCen cashier's office, 893-2786. Damaged cards will be replaced free of charge. Dining - “Take-out” Meals: All food and beverages must be consumed inside the dining commons unless you receive a “to go” meal from the Take-out service. Sack meals are available for students to take with them. Special meal arrangements can also be made for required class excursions by contacting a Dining Services Manager at least three working days prior to the event. Dining - Sick Tray: Residents who are too ill or medically unable to eat in the dining commons can have another person pick up a meal and bring it back to the residence hall. The person picking up the sick tray must get written authorization from an RD or ARD. The sick resident’s access card and the signed authorization form are presented to the Lobby Checker. A doctor must authorize the necessity for more than one meal. 19 Regular Meal Hours Carrillo Ortega Monday - Friday Monday - Friday Breakfast 7:15 am - 10:30 am Breakfast 7:15 am - 10:00 am Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch 11:00 am - 2:30 pm Dinner 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Dinner 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday & Sunday Saturday & Sunday Brunch -ClosedBrunch 10:30 am - 2:00 pm Dinner -ClosedDinner 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm De La Guerra Monday - Friday Breakfast -ClosedLunch 11:00 am - 2:30 pm Dinner 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Saturday & Sunday Brunch 10:30 am - 2:00 pm Dinner 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Monday -Thursday Late Night 9:00 pm-11:00 pm Francisco Torres Monday - Friday Breakfast 7:00 am - 10:30 am Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Dinner 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday & Sunday Brunch 10:30 am - 2:00 pm Dinner 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm “Take-out” meal hours will be posted in each dining commons. Doors– Written messages, tacks, or tape placed directly on the door will damage or cause excessive cleaning and is prohibited. Energy Conservation Programs: The Department of Housing & Residential Services has developed innovative conservation programs to help students use energy resources more efficiently. Dining Services has switched to unbleached, recycled napkins and is composting food trimmings. All of our eating facilities are recycling their cardboard, newspaper, and other materials that used to be hauled to landfills. In addition, the Residence Halls Association has a recycling program and other environmental committees. Contact your RD for further information. We are installing energy efficient equipment throughout the University housing facilities to reduce consumption. Solar water heating systems have been installed in each hall to provide 70% of the hot water. We have retrofitted the lighting and heating systems through federal grants. Your heater valve allows for an automatic adjustment of room temperatures. If you are too warm or cold, try adjusting the valve. Five is the warmest and zero is the coolest. Contact your Custodial Supervisor for assistance. You can help too! Please turn off lights, computers, TV's, printers, when not in use, saving energy cleans the air, and saves the students money. Fitness Centers: Santa Rosa, San Miguel and Francisco Torres have Fitness Centers open to all residents. Front Desks: Each hall operates a Front Desk, staffed by Desk Attendants and/or Resident Assistants, to assist students by providing information, checking out equipment, and providing various other services. If you have a question and don’t know where to get the answer, the Desk Attendant will point you in the right direction. For desk hours in your particular building please refer to hours of operation posted at each door. 20 Hall / Floor Meetings: We encourage you to attend all hall and floor meetings. It is common courtesy to inform your RA if you will be unable to attend. You will be held accountable for the information presented at the meeting. Housing Contract - Check-out: If you are checking out of the residential hall prior to the end of the academic year, you must obtain the CheckOut Procedure form from Residence Halls Assignment Services, 1501 Residential Services Bldg (located adjacent to De La Guerra Dinning Commons). There is a $50 charge for failure to follow the appropriate check-out procedures when moving out of the hall after contract cancellation, at the end of a quarter, or at the end of the academic year. During periods when the halls are closed, no one is allowed in the buildings. Failure to vacate your room by the last day of your contract will result in the removal of personal property by the university, according to state law. Failure to leave your room in a clean and orderly condition will result in a cleaning charge, according to state law. You will also be charged for loss and/or damage to premises, equipment, or furnishings for which you are responsible. There is also a $50 charge for lost keys. Housing Contract - Contract Cancellation: Your contract is for the entire academic year. It is unlikely that you will be released from your contract early for reasons other than verifiable graduation, marriage, withdrawal from the university, academic dismissal, transfer to another institution, or as a participant in a university authorized planned educational leave program. You may petition to be released from your contract by completing a Contract Release Petition provided by your Resident Director (RD). Attach documentation to the petition and meet with your RD. Petitions will be reviewed at the end of fall and winter quarters by a committee who will recommend appropriate action, i.e., room change, release, or denial of the petition. You will only be released if a replacement can be found by the University and existing vacancies in the halls have been filled. If released, you will be assessed a $100 liquidated damages fee. You must be a full-time student (12 units) throughout the year to maintain your contract. If you fall below 12 units, you must speak with your RD to review your case. Graduate student full-time status is 8 units. A resident with no units will have their contract terminated immediately. You may not hold two university housing contracts simultaneously. If, for instance, you hold a residence hall contract and then sign a university-owned Single Student Apartment contract, the Single Student Apartment contract will be null and void unless you have a written release from residence halls assignment services personnel. Housing Contract - Housing Payments: All residence hall students receive a university bill (BARC) near the end of each month with a due date the first of the next month. The housing payment is broken into a Housing Advance and a choice of three different payment schedules. Installment payments are due the (15th) of each month. Non-receipt of the BARC statement does not absolve the resident from paying the residence hall installment by the due date. Installment payments must 21 be received in the cashier’s office no later than 4:00 p.m., the fifteenth (15th) day of the month, or a $20 late fee will be charged. If you are having difficulty with your payment schedule, please contact Residence Halls Assignment Services at 893-5513, before your payment is due, so we can work with you to accommodate your needs. Housing Contract - Returning Residents: We encourage residents who wish to return to the residence halls the following year to apply for the lottery in February. Some priority for room selection is given to returning students and may be contingent upon a conduct review. Housing Contract - Room Changes: If you and your roommate/ suitemate are having difficulties you cannot resolve, you should discuss the situation with your RA. You and/or your RA may come up with some new ways to approach the situation. If, however, no improvements occur, then you may wish to consider a room change. The room change process starts with your RD. S/he will give you a Room Change form with directions. Official approvals must be granted before room changes are made. No changes will be made before the second week of each quarter or after dead week of each quarter. There is a $50 fine for unauthorized room changes and disciplinary action may follow. Room changes will only be allowed if appropriate spaces are available. Housing Contract - Room Consolidation: Given the high demand for single rooms, the University has the right to consolidate vacancies per Paragraph 3c of the Residence Hall Contract. If a student moves out of a double occupancy room, the remaining roommate will either: a) move to a vacancy in another double occupancy room, b) coordinate with another resident to move into the vacancy in his/her room, or c) upon University approval, retain the room as a “double room with single occupancy”, paying the appropriate single occupancy rate. If consolidation has not been completed within 30 days of the onset of the vacancy, the room with become a “double room with single occupancy” and fees will be assessed from that date to the student’s BARC account at the appropriate single occupancy rate. Housing Contract - Triple Rooms: The triple rooms are assigned at the University’s discretion in order to meet the first year housing guarantee. The University has the right to reassign students and reduce the number of occupants in triple rooms as space in double rooms becomes available. We call this de-tripling. Triple room assignments are temporary. De-tripling will be done on a volunteer basis first. Once the volunteers have been moved, Assignment Services will randomly select the next person to move if there are still vacancies in double rooms. Students may be reassigned to vacancies in any of the residence halls, at any time during the academic years, so be prepared to move. When a student is moved from a triple room into a double occupancy room, the student’s room and board fees will be reassessed at the double occupancy rate. Be sure to budget your room and board expenses at the double occupancy rate for the entire academic year, since it is impossible to determine when de-tripling will occur. 22 Housing Contract - Withdrawal Procedure: If you are withdrawing from UC Santa Barbara, you must contact Residence Halls Assignment Services staff in order to cancel your Residence Hall Contract and receive check-out instructions. To check out of the residence halls during the academic year, a Withdrawal Petition must be obtained from the Registrars Office, 1005 SAASB. After all signatures have been secured, bring the petition to the Residence Halls Assignment Services staff to obtain the check-out form. Charges for room and board will continue until you complete your check-out forms and return them, along with all assigned keys (including your room key & building entrance key), to your RD. You must vacate within 72 hours of the university’s approval of your termination. There will be a $100 liquidated damages fee assessed. Laundry: Fully equipped launderettes are located in each residence hall. Lost and Found: If you lose something in your hall, go to the front desk or see your Resident Director or the Custodial Supervisor. The Campus Lost and Found is in the Public Safety Building, 893-3843. Mail Service / Post Office: When room assignments are made each resident is assigned a shared post office box. For the main campus residence halls (Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Nicolas, San Miguel, Manzanita & San Rafael) post office boxes will be located at the US Post Office, in the University Center. Post office boxes for Francisco Torres residents are located at Francisco Torres. If you change rooms, you will keep the same post office box unless you move between Francisco Torres and the main campus. Your post office box will be cancelled upon your move out of the residence halls. Your residence hall room number is not a mailing address except for United Parcel Service (UPS) deliveries. Maintenance Services: During normal business hours, our staff maintains all public facilities and addresses work order requests. In case of emergency, such as a shattered window or major plumbing issue, contact your front desk or the on-call staff. It is an expectation that all members of our community is treated with respect. Misuse of Meal Card: There is a $10 fine per meal, for loaning or misusing your ACCESS ID Card in the dining facilities. Misused cards will be confiscated and students may lose the right to access certain facilities or activities. National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH): The National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) is an organization composed of the top 1% of student leaders in the residence halls. Its main goal is to recognize individuals who have contributed outstanding services to the residence hall community. Official induction into NRHH occurs during spring quarter. For questions regarding NRHH services and applications, contact your Hall Council President or call the RHA Office, 893-4877. 23 Parking (Francisco Torres): Parking permits distribution, visitor parking, and consistent policy enforcement are challenging subjects being addressed by staff and residents. Due to the nature of evolving enhancements to our policy structure, we ask that you pick up a Parking Regulations Brochure at the front desk for the latest information. Recreation Equipment: Each residence hall has a variety of recreational equipment available for use by students. Items available in one or more of the halls include ping-pong tables, pool tables, volleyballs, and other sports equipment. While only some halls have pianos, all have color televisions and VCRs. Recycling: Our three ‘R’s are Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Students in the residence halls have worked hard to develop a recycling program. Largely because of residence hall student initiative, there is now a campus-wide recycling program for newspaper, aluminum, glass, paper, plastic, cardboard, and even batteries. Like energy conservation, recycling requires your personal commitment. Please think about what you buy (reusable items that have little packaging and are made of recyclable products) and how you might reuse it. Landfills are almost full and new locations are scarce. For more information, contact the Energy and Environmental Office at 893-3092 or the Recycling Coordinator in your building. Restorative Justice: Restorative Justice is a program that seeks to resolve conflicts, repair harm, and reconcile the past. Through restorative justice our goal is to find the possibilities for growth and renewal in conflict situations. We recognize that personal and collective accountability promotes lasting changes. In restorative justice we acknowledge that the restoration of harm demands mutual respect rather than shame and humiliation. The restorative justice process is one in which all members have a voice in reconciling harm to the community. Our goal is to rebuild relationships while promoting authentic accountability. This is not a replacement for administrative or judicial response to policy violations; it merely offers another ‘tool’ or method to use in addressing community or personal conflict in our residence hall community. RHA TV — Channel 84 24 hours a day Top movies, announcements, student programming! Available to all cable subscribers and in your T.V. Lounges RHA - Residence Halls Association: The Residence Halls Association (RHA) is an organization for all students in the UC Santa Barbara residence halls. The purpose of RHA is to represent residence hall student 24 concerns and to sponsor educational, social, and recreational programs. During the past years, RHA was active on over fifteen committees and planned such diverse events as an all-hall talent show, All Hall Ball and the annual Sandcastles Day. UC Santa Barbara’s RHA is nationally recognized for its quality and variety of activities. Participation in RHA is open to everyone. Elections for Unit and Hall Council officers are held early in the fall quarter. If you are interested in a hall officer position, see your RA. RHA - Floor or House positions: To become involved, talk to your RA. Many different positions are available at this level. RHA - Hall Council: Elections for these positions take place at the beginning of Fall quarter. There are generally eleven elected positions: 2 Co-Presidents, Recorder, Treasurer, Activities Chair, Athletic Chair, Publicity Chair, Webmaster, NRHH/OTM Chair, MAC, Recognition Chair, Community Service Chair and Environmental Awareness Programming Chair. Hall Council is responsible for planning activities and programs for the whole building, maintaining desk and lounge equipment, and representing concerns of students in the building. RHA - Executive Council and Coordinating Board: The positions on the Executive Council are the President, 3 Vice-Presidents for Programming, Administrative Vice-President, Treasurer, NCC (National Communications Coordinator), NRHH President, Project Care Director, Webmaster, Media Coordinator, 12 Representatives at large, and three On-Campus Associated Students Representatives. Elections for these positions take place spring quarter. Together with the presidents from each building, this group forms the RHA Coordinating Board, serving as the main source of student input to the administrators of the residence halls and actively representing RHA views to Associated Students and other campus organizations and committees. RHA Office 893-4877, 1st Floor, San Nicolas Hall. RHA - Equipment: RHA has an extensive amount of equipment that ranges from karaoke to sound systems. Residents and groups can check out these items from the 3 RHA offices. You can find a complete list of RHA equipment at http://rha.housing.ucsb.edu/equipment.html There are also many items for check out at each front desk, such as movies, ping pong balls, pool equipment and more. RHA - Fees and Funding: As a member of RHA, each student in the residence halls has paid $30 as a part of their residence hall payment. This fee is divided between the Coordinating Board, the Hall Council, and the Unit Hall for their various activities. As an additional source of income during the academic year, RHA receives a percentage of all commissions from the vending machines and video games in the halls. Of the $30, $9.00 is given to your Unit Hall for floor activities, $9.00 is given to each building’s Hall Council government and the RHA Coordinating Board retains $12. RHA Hall Council: Elections for these positions take place at the beginning of Fall quarter. The elected positions are generally the 25 following: President, Administrative Vice President, Treasurer, Activities Chair, Athletic Chair, Publicity Chair, Web manager, Recognition Chair, Community Service Chair and Environmental Awareness Chair. There is also an appointed Multicultural Awareness Chair. Hall councils are responsible for planning activities and programs for the whole building or quad area, maintaining desk and recreation room equipment, and representing concerns of students in the building. Each hall council gets a minimum of $3000 for their budget ($9/student in their living area). RHA - Project CARE: Project CARE was developed by RHA to reinforce community responsibility and reduce vandalism by providing you and other members of your hall with incentives for not causing damage. Financial support for the program comes from dollars saved by the reduction in damage. Incentives include gift certificates, bicycles, snowboards and other great prizes. There are $25,000 in prizes given away, including an end-of-the-year grand prize worth over $10,000. At the end of each quarter, all students living on halls with no unaccounted for damage are entered in a drawing. Prizes are awarded at the drawing. This is a fantastic way to win prizes, as well as keep our community clean and free of vandalism. Please contact the RHA Office for more information. Roommates / Suitemates: It is expected that you and your roommate/ suitemates review the Roommate Handbook as soon as possible. See your RA for a copy. Solicitation: Since the residence halls are considered the students’ homes, commercial door-to-door solicitation of any kind is strictly prohibited. Residents have the right to post a “No solicitation/no campaigning” sign on their door to increase their privacy if they so choose. Registered student organizations (registered with the Office of Student Life) wishing to speak with students door to door regarding any ballot issue or candidate appearing on RHA, Associated Students, Isla Community Center, Santa Barbara County, State, Federal, or other district ballots which includes the campus and directly affect hall residents, must go to the RHA Coordinating Board to request permission and Coordinating Board approval. This includes door-to-door campaigning. There are strict guidelines once RHA Coordinating Board permission is given on the times allowed, which are as follows: in the eight days prior to an election, Monday through Friday from 6pm to 8:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon to 8:30pm. On election days, the times allowed are between the hours of 3pm and 8pm. This policy may change during the year therefore for the most up-to-date policy, please refer to the RHA website at http://rha.housing.ucsb.edu/ Student Employment Program: This program is based on the idea that students living in the residence halls should be given the opportunity to work within the Residential Services Department. Student jobs are available in the dining commons and residence halls. For further information, visit http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/resresources 26 Telephones: You may sign up for telephone service at any time. Arrangements for service may be made by contacting UCSB Communications Services at http://www.commserv.ucsb.edu/ Vending Machines: In each hall there are a number of vending machines from which snack foods and beverages may be purchased. If you lose money in the machines, fill out a refund request envelope located at the Front Desk. Staff at the Front Desk can also explain the procedure. Water Shortage: Water is extremely limited in our arid climate and is a resource we must conserve now to avoid severe shortages in the future. Unlike many parts of California, the Santa Barbara area currently relies solely on water obtained locally. Water conserving shower heads and toilets have been installed in the halls. You can help conserve by making sure the water is turned off completely, reporting leaks immediately, and taking shorter showers. It really does make a difference. Wiring: Taping cable TV, modem and/or electrical cords to the carpet is prohibited. Connecting wires from room to room is prohibited. Work Requests: Maintenance requests for non-emergency building maintenance may be made on-line at: www.housing.ucsb.edu/ resresources by selecting the building maintenance icon. Maintenance requests may be made in person at your front desk during normal business hours. Please contact the on-call staff for after-hours maintenance emergencies. Safety & Emergency Procedures Bicycles: If you own a bicycle, it is imperative that you get it registered by the Community Service Organization. CSO’s will be available to register bikes during Registration Week at Storke Plaza and in areas around the halls. To further protect your bike from theft, get a good lock and always attach your bike securely to a bike rack. For safety reasons, travel at a reasonable speed and use a bike light at night. Hand signals should be used when making turns. Riding in the halls is prohibited. Be sure to park your bike in the racks or designated areas to avoid having it impounded. Community Service Organization (CSO): The Community Service Organization consists of a group of 55 students who work with the Police Department in serving the campus community. The Community Service Officers (CSOs) can be identified by their yellow shirts and the radios that keep them in direct contact with the police. One of their services is an escort service both on campus and in Isla Vista. To request an escort, pick up any red emergency phone on campus or call 893-2000. 27 Earthquake: Before an Earthquake prepare an emergency disaster kit. Include the following: portable radio, canned food / water, first aid kit, flashlight / batteries, extra clothes / jacket, blanket, Use an old backpack or laundry bag for the storage of these items. Earthquake Evacuation: If you are inside a building during an earthquake, stay inside. • Sit or crouch against an interior hallway wall or take cover under a desk or table. • Stay away from all glass areas such as windows and mirrors. • Do not attempt to restrain falling objects unless your life is endangered by them. • Leave the building when the shaking stops and remain outside. • Do not stand under overhangs on the outside of buildings. Move into the designated open evacuation site, away from all structures, and stay away from power lines. • Follow the instructions given by staff. • If you are outdoors, remain there. Earthquake Event Aftermath: Provide first aid where necessary. Seek help by sending an able-bodied person to the nearest emergency station. Avoid using the telephone. Fire Regulations: The fire alarm system consists of smoke detectors, heat detectors, pull stations and a fire sprinkler system. Activation of the above will: • Sound all fire alarm bells in the building • Notify the campus dispatcher (911 or 893-3446) • The fire department responds with fire engines, a paramedic unit, and police personnel. Fire in the Building: Upon discovery of a fire, make sure that everyone is out of the room. Leave the room and close the door behind you. Break the nearest fire alarm box or dial 911 and report the fire. Contact a Resident Director or Resident Assistant and evacuate the building. All fires must be reported, even those that were self-contained and were put out. The fire department will investigate every fire. Fire Alarm Evacuation: The procedure for responding to a fire alarm is: 1. Test your door for heat or smoke before exiting. 2. Should the door be warm or the hallway impassable: Place towels or a blanket at the base of door. Telephone the fire dispatcher at 911, giving name, hall, and room number. Go to the window and make your presence known. 3. If the door is cool and the hallway clear, exit the building immediately by the route taught during fire drills. Grab your shoes, jacket, and keys before evacuating. If you are in your room, lock your door and take your key when leaving. Use stairways, but do not use elevators (elevators will automatically shut off). 28 4. Once outside in the designated area, maintain 100 feet of clearance from the building. 5. Re-enter the building only after receiving instructions from staff to do so. Every alarm must be treated as a genuine emergency. It is each resident’s responsibility to leave the building whenever a fire alarm sounds. Failure to immediately leave for the evacuation site will result in disciplinary and/or police action. General Safety: The University is committed to maintaining high standards for safety and security in and around the residence halls. Individuals who jeopardize the safety and security of others by violating any of the safety regulations, by not following security procedures, or by creating a safety, security, or sanitation hazard within the halls will be subject to disciplinary action from both University and civil authorities. Insurance: The university does not insure your personal property nor replace it if stolen. We recommend that you have insurance on personal items such as musical instruments, computers, stereos, televisions, etc. Homeowners insurance often covers property outside of the home, which means that your parents insurance may cover your property while you are living in the residence hall. Check with your parents to see if this is the case. If not, check local listings to find an insurance agency that can meet your needs. An engraver may be available to you at the front desk or through the Public Safety office to mark your valuables with an identification number. Natural Disaster Phone Number: In a natural disaster, an emergency number is available for relatives living outside Santa Barbara. It provides information 24-hours a day on the status of the campus at a cost of $.55 per minute. Natural Disaster UCSB Campus Update: 1-900-200-UCSB Police Department: The University Police Department, much like the Sheriff or Police Departments in your home community, is a state police agency responsible for law enforcement duties in and about the campus. Special services are also offered by the Police Department, including a crime prevention program and community relations programs. For more information, access their website at http://police.ucsb.edu For a POLICE Emergency - Call 911 or 893-3446 Rescue Squad: The University Rescue Squad is a 24-hour emergency paramedic service that responds to medical emergencies, assesses medical needs, and/or provides patient transportation to the Student Health Service or any local hospital. The paramedics deliver advanced life support in the field to stabilize the patient before transport to a medical facility. Please note that a student is financially responsible for costs of medical transports. For a MEDICAL/RESCUE Emergency - Call 911 or 893-3446 29 Safety and Security: Every student must take responsibility for keeping the halls securely locked, protecting keys from loss, and reporting strangers in the halls to an RD, ARD, or RA immediately. It is also important for you to keep the door and windows of your room secure at night and when you’re not there. For safety as well as security reasons, screens must remain on windows at all times. Doors must not be propped open. Members of the Community Service Organization (CSO) assist in checking that exterior doors are locked. Safety Concerns: You should report any safety-related problems and maintenance concerns immediately to a hall staff member. A message can be left for the staff at the Front Desk during desk operation hours, or after hours by calling your Front Desk. Security: All halls are locked by 11 p.m.; however, one of your keys will fit major exterior doors. If your keys are lost, you are responsible for ordering a change of the lock in order to maintain security for yourself, for your room’s possessions, and for your community’s security. Security Consciousness: We encourage all residents to take safety precautions when traveling across campus at night. Whether out jogging, walking to and from the library, or going to Isla Vista for a late night snack, students should travel in groups of two or more. (See Community Service Organization section for escort program.) On line Social Networking Safety Tips While sites like Facebook, MySpace, Xanga, LiveJournal, and blogs are a great way to stay in touch with close friends and build your online presence, please keep the following in mind: 1. If you wouldn’t post it on a bulletin board, don’t post it online. Web transmissions aren’t foolproof unless they use secure forms of authentication and encryption. Posting something online is just as open an available to others as posting something on your door. 2. Use privacy setting to help control who can access your information. Many sites, including Facebook, allow you to restrict the availability of your profile to certain individuals. While these settings provide no guarantees, they can be a useful tool in gaining some control of your details and photos. 3. Your online profile may be the only impression someone has of you. While close friends may know you’re joking about something you’ve posted, another student, staff member, faculty member, or even a future employer who stumbles across your profile may only have that information to gauge who you are. Make sure the image you’re projecting online is one that accurately represents you. 4. The internet is public space (It is not called the World Wide Web for nothing!) 30 ResNet Responsible Use Policy The use of network services at UCSB is a privilege, and not a right. While on any UCSB network, all UCSB students are expected to adhere to all applicable ResNet, University, local, state, and Federal laws. Residential Network Services reserves the right to terminate your connection at any time if any malicious or inappropriate activity is suspected. Failure to cooperate with any University official is grounds for immediate connection termination. Distributing copyrighted materials without the consent of the owner is against federal law. Students found offering such material will have their connection terminated for a minimum of thirty (30) days for their first instance of copyright infringement. Professors will not accept a DMCA-ResNet termination as an excuse for incomplete or tardy schoolwork. Additionally, UCSB does not tolerate the use of peer-to-peer applications if they interfere with the regular operation of the campus network. UCSB strongly discourages students from running these p2p applications in order to avoid having their Internet connection terminated. Use of p2p software can get your network access suspended. Your connection may not be used for scanning or monitoring network data by any means. This includes scanning other user's computers for available services or exploits. Inappropriate access of computers, networks, use of passwords not obtained through proper procedures, and/or disruptive activity on computer systems are considered a violation of ResNet policy. This includes scanning ports on any computers for any reason or knowingly distributing computer viruses. Prosecution under state and federal laws may also apply. ResNet is a shared resource. Network use or applications which inhibit or interfere with the use of the network by others are not permitted (e.g. applications which use an unusually high portion of the bandwidth for extended periods of time, thus inhibiting the use of the network by others). Users may be asked to cease any system activity that directly or indirectly causes a problem on the network. ResNet may not be used to provide UC Santa Barbara computer services or internet access to any computer outside of ResNet. This specifically includes any private Wireless Access Point in a student room, any kind of proxy server, or dial up services. Students found running and/or using any such devices or services will be subject to disciplinary action. Forgery or other misrepresentation of one's identity via electronic or any other form of communication is a violation of University policy. This includes (but is not limited to) forging of IP addresses or Ethernet hardware addresses to conceal your computer's identity. Prosecution under state and federal laws may also apply. It is against state law to use state owned resources for personal gain. Thus, a ResNet connection may not be used for any money making activity. This includes web pages with any kind of advertising or fees associated with their use. ResNet network services and wiring may not be modified or extended beyond the area of their intended use of one computer per data jack. This applies to all network hardware, computer lab equipment and in-room data jacks. Use of ResNet resources is governed by Housing & Residential Services and UC Santa Barbara Policies and Campus Regulations Applying to Campus Activities, Organization, and Students publication. Non-resident users (i.e., guests) are also expected to abide by these policies and all guidelines mentioned herein when using these resources. Every UCSB student will be held personally responsible for any guest violations of this AUP or any other UC Policy. Student violations of the above policies will be handled through the H&RS Judicial Affairs Office; other violations will be referred, as appropriate, to the Dean of Students, and/or the University Police Department. In accordance with University guidelines and/or court orders, files and transmissions may be subject to search and examination by system administrators or employees as required to protect users and the integrity of computers systems such as those that are suspected to be involved in unauthorized use or misuse, or that have been corrupted or damaged. Residential Network Services reserves the right to terminate any in-room or lab computer connection without notice should it be determined that network traffic generated from said connection inhibits or interferes with the use of the network by others. 31 Index 10 10 11 17 17 11 19 21 11 6 27 11 8 21 11 11 19 12 12 19 20 19 19 12 28 28 28 12 20 12 12 13 13 28 13 28 28 13 20 13 20 13 29 13 14 14 14 21 14 14 29 15 15 23 Alcohol Bathroom Policy Behavior While Under the Influence Bicycles Bicycling Bunk Beds and Lofts Cable TV Check-out Cleaning Community Living Standards Community Service Organization (CSO) Concealment of Violations / Complicity Conduct Contract Cancellation Cooking Damage Damage Appeals Decorations Dining - Behavior Dining - Guest Meals Dining - Meal Hours Dining - Meal Program & Policies Dining - Take Out Meals Door Closure Devices Earthquake Earthquake Evacuation Earthquake Event Aftermath Elevators Energy Conservation Programs Evacuation Maps Event Planning Facility Use False Fire Alarms Fire Alarm Evacuation Fire and Emergency Equipment Fire in the Building Fire Regulations Fireworks / Explosives Fitness Centers Flammable Liquids Front Desks Furnishings General Safety Guest Behavior Guest Visitation Hall / Floor Meetings Harassment / Abuse Housing Payments Illegal Drugs Incense Insurance Keys Lamps, Halogen Laundry 32 15 23 23 23 23 15 23 29 15 15 15 16 29 16 16 16 24 24 29 24 16 31 24 22 25 25 25 25 26 25 7 22 26 30 30 30 17 17 17 17 26 17 17 17 27 27 17 18 18 27 18 27 18 18 18 23 27 Ledges, Roofs, Balconies, and Walls Lost and Found Mail Service / Post Office Maintenance Services Misuse of Meal Card Motorized Vehicles National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) Natural Disaster Phone Number Noise Open Flames Personal Care Pets Police Department Posting and Distribution Public Areas Quiet Hours / Courtesy Hours Recreation Equipment Recycling Rescue Squad Residence Halls Association (RHA) Resident Behavior ResNet Use Policy Restorative Justice Returning Residents RHA - Hall Council RHA - Equipment RHA - Executive Council and Coordinating Board RHA - Fees and Funding RHA - Project CARE RHA - Floor Reps Rights & Responsibilities Room Changes Roommates / Suitemates Safety Concerns Security Security Consciousness Sidewalk Chalking Skating Smoke Detectors Smoking Solicitation Sports and Horseplay Staff Directions Strippers Student Employment Program Telephones Theft / Misuse of Property Trash Trespassing Vending Machines Water Devices Water Shortage Waterbeds Weapons Windows and Screens Withdrawal Procedure Work Requests 33
